Factors influencing patients to choose one obesity treatment over another: a qualitative study
Authors' conclusion
This study demonstrates the importance of ensuring access to all treatment options by developing effective treatment plans with clear information for patients.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with obesity complications of CKD, T2D and MASLD seeking treatment for obesity-related disorders
- Participants
- 12 patients
- Outcome
- Factors affecting patient preferences for obesity treatment
Methodological detailsparticipatory action research design, World Café focus groups, triangulation with previous individual interviews and photovoice, purposive sampling, thematic analysis
- Participatory action research design
- World Café focus groups
- Triangulation with previous individual interviews and photovoice
- Purposive sampling
- Thematic analysis
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Factors influencing patient obesity treatment choice
- Five World Café themes: 1) lack of resources, 2) healthcare professionals (HCPs)' knowledge gaps, 3) lack of understanding, 4) emotional impact, 5) support from family, friends and HCPs
- After triangulation with interviews and photovoice, four main themes: 1) structural factors, 2) physical and emotional impact, 3) knowledge (of HCPs and patients), 4) support
Original publication
Factors influencing patients to choose one obesity treatment over another: a qualitative study. Int J Obes (Lond). Published 24 April 2025. doi:10.
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